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Shohei Ohtani Ties NL HR Lead, Sets Stadium Record as Dodgers’ Two-Way Plans Draw Ire

Rival teams object to a postseason two-way exemption that could let Los Angeles keep his bat in the lineup after a start.

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Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ohtani hit his 53rd home run in a 7-5 win over the Giants, pulling even with Kyle Schwarber for the National League lead.
  • He set a single-season Dodger Stadium mark with 29 homers at the ballpark, surpassing his own record from last year.
  • Los Angeles maintained a four-game NL West lead over San Diego with seven regular-season games remaining, per MLB.com.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts publicly backed Ohtani as the clear NL MVP based on his season-long impact.
  • USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports rivals are upset over a two-way postseason exemption; reporting indicates the Dodgers plan to use Ohtani as a DH and starter, while any bullpen role would forfeit the DH unless he moves to the outfield, a possibility that has been discussed but not settled.